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Kool & The Gang.
Artist: Kool & The Gang
Title: Kool & The Gang
Year: 1969
Label: De-Lite
Format: Vinyl LP (Original)
Flwrpt Rating of this Record: 4.75/5.0
Review
This is Kool & The Gang’s first album, the self-titled release was a very groundbreaking piece of work which was the foundation that would later cement these guys as one of the best, most influential funk bands of our time. Straight out of Jersey City, NJ…they defined their own style and sound of music, and produced it to the maximum level.
This album is significant in that it shows the groups versatility from the jump, providing jazz, soul, and hardcore funk tunes that make this LP almost flawless. The guitars, horns, and drums are all on point, not lacking in either category. Enjoy this masterpiece…
Check out the sound!
Let The Music Take Your Mind
Kool’s Back Again
Breeze & Soul
Give It Up
Design
This cover is bad@ss. BOTTOM LINE. This is exactly the type of cover that solidifies your arrival into the music business. Nothing fancy, nothing crazy…just a gritty picture of the group in their neighborhood/environment, it smells of the late 60′s inner city…I LOVE IT! A nice desaturated duotone (maybe tritone) finish to the photo, framed into a basic maroon-painted background, with very simple, almost default type at the top. No smiles on their faces, these guys want you to take them seriously…and their music here definitely backs that up. Easily one of my favorite covers all-time.
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